Dr. Stephen Aoki
Overview
Dr. Stephen K. Aoki, Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine, specializes in the surgical treatment of pediatric, adolescent, and adult sports injuries, primarily of the hip and knee. Dr. Aoki serves as team physician for University of Utah Gymnastics and University of Utah Football. He is the former Head Orthopaedic Team Physician for Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer. Dr. Aoki received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree at Harvard University. He completed his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. Dr. Aoki practices both at the University Orthopaedic Center and Primary Children´s Hospital.Dr. Aoki's hip practice focuses on joint preservation and hip arthroscopy. His surgical expertise includes the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral tears, cartilage injuries, hip instability due to capsular insufficiency, and ischiofemoral impingement. He has done extensive research in the field of hip arthroscopy including technical articles focused on improving the surgical treatment of FAI and hip stability.Dr. Aoki's knee practice focuses on both pediatric and adult injuries. His surgical expertise addresses ACL tears, patellar dislocations, ligament/tendon/cartilage injuries, meniscus tears, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD lesions), tibial spine fractures, and congenital discoid meniscus. He has a particular surgical interest in pediatric athletic injuries complicated by open growth plates.Surgical Expertise: Hip Arthroscopy, Femoroacetabular Impingement, Hip Labral Repair and Reconstruction, Hip Capsular Repair and Reconstruction, Hip Preservation, Pediatric and Adult ACL Reconstructions, Patella Dislocations, Pediatric Sports Injuries, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Cartilage and Meniscus Tears.For more information, please refer to website: aokimd.com.
Dr. Aoki is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 158 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
580 S Guardsman Way Zane Beadles Athletic Training Room, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Aoki
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Aoki?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Aoki by calling their office at 801-587-7109. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Aoki a top-rated expert for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Aoki is classified as an Distinguished expert for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Stephen Aoki specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Aoki is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Stephen Aoki participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Aoki has published 158 articles and abstracts on conditions like Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Aoki's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen Aoki accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Aoki accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-587-7109 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- EndoscopyDr. Aoki isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Aoki isDistinguished. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
- Advanced
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Aoki isAdvanced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- OsteotomyDr. Aoki isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Accessory Deep Peroneal NerveDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.
- Acute PainDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Knock KneesDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.